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Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Biosphere Reserve Business Growing connections for sustainability Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Biosphere Reserve Business Plan 2019-2020 Table of Contents 1 Message from the Chair 3 2 About Westernport Biosphere Reserve 4 Our role Vision Mission Statement Functions 3 Biosphere Board and Subcommittees 5 4 Biosphere Staff 6 5 Strategic Direction 7 Strategic Goals 6 Workplan 9 7 Risk Management 15 8 Finances 17 1 Message from the Chair As we commence the new financial year, it is hard not to be concerned about the road ahead given the challenges we have faced in the last six months and will continue to grapple with in the months ahead. While the impacts of prolonged drought were less severe in our region and we largely escaped the ravages of the 2019-20 bushfire season, many in our community were nevertheless affected. On top of this, of course, we are all learning to deal with the restrictions imposed by the COVID19 pandemic and thew changes it has wrought on all aspects of our daily lives. The implications of these events have to be considered as the Board has plotted the best way to move forward while returning to something resembling what we once considered to be normal. Despite the trials of recent times, the Biosphere Foundation is in a good financial position. We continue to receive core funding from our five local government partners and we were eligible for JobKeeper support and the CashFlow stimulus. We are extremely grateful that these avenues have helped to shore up our finances. In addition, the Biosphere has been successful in securing some small grants which will enable us to continue existing projects and expand into new areas. Importantly, March 2020 marked the signing of a contract with the Federal Government for a grant from the Environment Restoration Fund) which guarantees significant support through to 2022. On behalf of the Board, I express my sincere thanks to the federal member for Flinders, Greg Hunt MP for this vote of confidence in the work of the Biosphere. The Biosphere is currently finalising the process for new directors to address some skills gaps on the Board. I am confident that our new Directors will assist us in building a sustainable business model while achieving the objectives of UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere (MAB)1 program and our own Strategic Plan 2019- 2020. This Business Plan outlines how we will address these objectives in the next twelve-month period. The Plan has been developed with input from staff and directors and includes some deliverables that were not completed due to the COVID19 restrictions. The Plan was also informed by the data and feedback collected through a recent community Biosphere Stakeholder Survey. Interested readers can find further information on the survey results on the Biosphere website. I look forward to working with councils, partner organisations and members of the community in the coming year as we strive to promote the Biosphere and its work. Yours sincerely Jo McCoy Chair 1MAB combines the natural and social sciences, economics and education to improve human livelihoods and the equitable sharing of benefits, and to safeguard natural and managed ecosystems, thus promoting innovative approaches to economic development that are socially and culturally appropriate, and environmentally sustainable. 2 About the Western Port Biosphere Reserve The not-for-profit Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Biosphere Reserve Foundation Ltd, which trades as the Western Port Biosphere Reserve, was established in 2003. It was designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) under its Man and the Biosphere (MaB) Program in 2002. This followed a nomination process supported by the Federal and Victorian governments, the cities of Casey and Frankston, the Bass Coast, Cardinia and Mornington Peninsula Shire Councils, and members of the local community. The Western Port Biosphere Reserve is one of four active reserves in Australia and one of 701 reserves covering 124 countries worldwide. Throughout this document, the term ‘Biosphere Reserve’ refers to the area or region while the term ‘Biosphere Foundation’ refers to the Board members and staff. Our role The Biosphere Foundation works with its community, partners and stakeholders to create a sustainable future for the region - environmentally, socially and economically. In line with its Constitution, the Biosphere Foundation achieves this through research, education, community engagement and on-ground conservation efforts. Vision To be an internationally recognised exemplar of the UNESCO biosphere model that is embraced by the local community. Mission Statement The Biosphere Foundation will define and articulate the purpose of the Western Port Biosphere Reserve and the values of the region. It will provide leadership on innovative approaches to biodiversity conservation and sustainable development and collaborate with partners, stakeholders and the Biosphere community for the benefit of people and the environment. Functions The Foundation will, as required by the MAB Program, fulfil the complementary and mutually reinforcing functions outlined in our Charter, The Lima Strategy and Action Areas 2016 -2025 a) The World Network of Biosphere Reserves comprised of effectively functioning models for sustainable development b) Inclusive, dynamic and results-oriented collaboration and networking within the MAB Programme and the World Network of Biosphere Reserves c) Effective external partnerships and sufficient and sustainable funding for the MAB Programme and the World Network of Biosphere Reserves d) Comprehensive, modern, open and transparent communication, information and data sharing e) Effective governance of and within the MAB Programme and the World Network of Biosphere Reserves 3 Western Port Biosphere Reserve Board The Foundation’s constitution allows for a ten-member board headed by a Chair. Following the independent Board Review undertaken in 2014, a skills-based Board was ratified at the October 2015 Annual General Meeting. As noted in the Introduction, we are actively working to fill the vacancies that currently exist. The current Board members are as follows: June to August 2020 September 2020 to June 2021 Chair Jo McCoy Secretary David Young Treasurer David Cross Director nominated as Councils’ Quinn Representative McCormack Director nominated by Traditional Owners Groups Director Rod Anderson Director John Ginivan Director Colette Day Director Director Board Sub-committees In recent years, the Board completed a comprehensive review of the governance of the Foundation to ensure it could operate at optimum capacity and efficiency. The Board believes that good governance offers several important benefits to the Foundation including: • better organisational strategies and plans • operational effectiveness, accountabilities and control systems • improved member and stakeholder engagement and communication flow, and • increased likelihood for the Foundation to deliver on its purpose. Several sub-committees that report to the Board are currently in operation. These sub-committees are in addition to the Board Executive which is made up of the Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and Executive Officer. The terms of reference for all sub-committees can be examined on request. ❖ Council Liaison Committee ❖ Fundraising and Stakeholder Engagement Committee ❖ Governance Committee ❖ Nominations Committee ❖ Science and Education Committee 4 Western Port Biosphere Foundation Staff The Foundation employs five staff members at 1.5 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) as per the organisational chart and table below. Staff are funded through both core and specific project funding sources. The Foundation is currently examining how best to increase the number of hours for staff given our improved financial position. The Executive Officer reports to the Chair of the Board. Executive Officer Greg Hunt Communications & Book Keeper Project Officer Water Stewardship Community Ramsar Values Project Manager Robyn Lowe Engagement Mgr Stephen Brend Sarah Coe Lance Lloyd Staff member FTE Fund Comment Source Greg Hunt 0.4 Core Two days per week according to need Sarah Coe 0.4 Core 1.30 – 5.00 pm, Monday - Thursday. Stephen Brend 0.4 Project Tuesdays and Thursdays. Paid from the Protecting Ramsar Values project and the Water Stewardship Project. Lance Lloyd 0.2 Project One day per week. Contractor in line with Project funding from the Water Stewardship Project. In addition to the above staff, the Biosphere’s books are maintained by Robyn Lowe working under contract. Much work is also carried out by Directors in a voluntary capacity. 5 Strategic Direction Strategic Plan The Western Port Biosphere Reserve’s Strategic Plan was reviewed and refreshed in mid- 2019 resulting in a redefined vision and mission in line with the Man and the Biosphere program. Four goals and associated priorities were developed which reflect the medium to long term objectives for the Foundation. These goals remain consistent with those articulated in the Constitution and Charter which reflect the Man and the Biosphere objectives to: • Conserve and improve biological diversity • Build and share knowledge by facilitating, monitoring and utilizing research • Foster, encourage and facilitate project partnerships, and • Engage with, and provide education for, all elements of the Biosphere community. Strategic Goals Goal 1 - Promote conservation of the natural environment throughout the Western Port Biosphere region. Priority Work collaboratively with member councils and
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